Poverty
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“The truly poor in spirit, following the example of the Lord, live in this world as pilgrims and strangers. They neither appropriate nor defend anything as their own.” (TOR 7,22)
We cherish poverty as a cornerstone of the Franciscan spirit, and recognize that we are pilgrims and strangers in this world who wish to appropriate nothing to ourselves. The practice of poverty permeates every aspect of our life and is witnessed by simplicity of lifestyle. We value the gifts of the earth, work for ecological justice, and strengthen right relationships.